Sermons on Gray:

A Closed Door

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon is a short story called A Closed Door.

The Closed Door- Over the last few weeks we have examined the life and ministry of Nehemiah. How when he received a report of the devastation of Jerusalem was faced with a choice. He chose to get involved and risk his life and go before the king and ask first for permission to go to Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Main Thing

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Apr 9, 2005

Someone once said, "The MAIN THING is to keep the MAIN THING the MAIN THING." Our problem is that we do not really understand what is the main thing.

The Main Thing Romans 1:3-4 ILL- The captain of the airplane came over the intercom and said, "Ladies and gentleman, I have some good news, and some bad news. The bad news is that we’re just a tad bit off course. As a matter of fact our instruments are not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:3-4

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus: A Friend Many Seek

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 11, 2005

Fanny Crosby captured the essence of this sermon when she wrote, "What A Friend We Have in Jesus."

JESUS: A FRIEND MANY SEEK John 15:12-16 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Un-Comprehensible Faith

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

This sermon is about the uncomprehensible faith that could even sacrifice, or be willing to sacrifice a son.

I. What if God had said? C. Maye, take your son Bob to Lover’s Leap and offer him there as a burnt sacrifice. Dick and Dee, take Delaney; Marc and David take Kit; Larry & Sarah take Lyndal; Minnie take that grandbaby Raley up on the mountain and offer her as a burnt sacrifice; Debbie & Stan take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

One Day At A Time

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 17, 2005

In the Scripture lesson, Jesus tells the people not to worry about tomorrow. Seek God’s kingdom first, he says, and all the other stuff will take care of itself.

One Day at a Time Matthew 6:25-34 April 17, 2005 I don’t know if you know anything about the Jesus Seminar or not. We actually haven’t heard from them for several years now. I’m not sure that they are meeting any more or not. The Jesus Seminar was a group of biblical scholars who met over a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Mother

Contributed by John Gerald on May 5, 2005

Tributes to Mothers

MOTHER It takes a mother’s love to make a house a home, A place to be remembered, no matter where we roam. It takes a mother’s patience to bring a child up right, And her courage and her cheerfulness to make a dark day bright. It takes a mother’s thoughtfulness to mend the heart’s deep ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Methodist

God' S Portait Of Peace -- A Complete Masterpiece

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 19, 2001

God’s peace is a work of art in Christ

Sermon Text: Philippians 4:1-7 July 22, 2001 GOD’S PORTRAIT OF PEACE – A COMPLETE MASTERPIECE Today, I want you to use your artistic ability. (Now, no groans or sighs, please!) What I want you do is relatively simple. I want you to paint a mental picture -- a picture of peace. Close your eyes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

"Is Our Sunday Service Missing Something?”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 4, 2002

This message examines what true worship is all about.

Mark 8:22-26; Isaiah 6:1-8 I find it interesting that we call our “church worship gatherings” services. The definition of service is, an act of devotion to God; witness. b. A religious rite. Is that why you came to church this morning, out of devotion to God? Many people go to church with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listeners And Doers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 26, 2001

Are you only a listener or the Word or a Doer of the Word?

First Baptist Church August 26, 2001 James 1:19-25 Being and Doing Have you ever wondered where I was headed with my sermons? Sometimes I try to lead us down a certain path, hoping that if I’ve done my job properly, we’ll find the rainbow at the end of the sermon. I have a sense of that, when I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment: Not What You Think Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 12, 2003

Judgment of Believers is not to be feared but should move us to deeds in Christ with confidence.

Sermon: Judgment: Not What You Think Matt 25:31-41 July 6, 2003 READ TEXT The Final Judgment - Trial & Judgment date: Sometime in the very near future The place: Heaven’s Court Judge: God Prosecutor: Satan Defense Lawyer: Jesus Christ Defendant: You You have died and passed from this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Shacking With The Church Series

Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 26, 2010

There are millions of people today who live together, enjoy each other's company but do not share a relationship of mutual trust and commitment. On the outside they look happy, but on the inside they are unwilling or unable to make a full commitment.

SHACKING WITH THE CHURCH- There are millions of people today who live together, enjoy each other's company but do not share a relationship of mutual trust and commitment. On the outside they look happy, but on the inside they are unwilling or unable to make a full commitment. One of the unique ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breakthrough For Joy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 2, 2010

Every now and then something happens, after a long struggle, to give us a breakthrough. So with God in Christ, planning from the foundation of time for the cross and achieving a breakthrough victory at the empty tomb. So count nothing impossible.

Every now and again, in human history, we achieve a breakthrough. Something which we have worked for, hoped for, fought and died for, finally happens. There has been struggle and agony and seemingly endless defeat, but suddenly it all works out. That’s called a breakthrough. You know the feeling. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Treasure Of Pain

Contributed by Pastor Johnathan Bloch on Mar 6, 2010

Sermon on building pearls from our injuries.

THE TREASURE OF PAIN REV 21:21 Sermon by: Pastor John Bloch Firestone Park Baptist Church. Akron, Ohio A man was exploring some caves by the sea shore. In one of the caves he found a canvas bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls. It was like someone had rolled the clay balls and left them ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:21

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Bible Reliable? Is The Bible Relevant? Series

Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009

The editor-in-chief of Bible Study Magazine discusses the reliability, relevance and veracity of the Bible.

Is the Bible reliable? Can the Bible be trusted? Is the Bible relevant? There are people offering us answers from all directions, both from modern and ancient sources. We want to know if we can trust the sources we are being told to place our faith in. There are essentially three questions we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Denomination: *other

The Loving Patience Of God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

God’s patience far surpasses what we call patience

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 2004 Date Preached: January 2004 Church: OZHBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Study in Jonah Title: The Loving Patience of God Text: Jonah 2:10-3:9 Introduction: When you hear the word ‘patience’ what does it mean to you? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist